2015 Map of Miracle Hot Springs

About this map

Miracle Hot Springs and the historic community of Havilah anchor this rugged section of the Sequoia National Forest, where the Kern River cuts a deep path through the Sierra Nevada. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the heights of Lightner Peak and Rankin Peak down to the thermal waters of Delonegha Hot Springs. This landscape reflects a legacy of cattle ranching and early California mining, evident in place names like Golf Meadow and the numerous canyons such as Jenny Lind Canyon and Haight Canyon. The map reveals the intricate drainage system of the Greenhorn Mountains, including Greenhorn Cr and Mill Cr, which has historically supported both the mining camps and the early settlers of Kern County. Today, these peaks and ridges like Hobo Ridge and O'Brien Hill remain key landmarks for understanding the rural development of the region.